Ahead of the Class

April 27, 2014

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* PATCH classes. Patch is a non-profit organization offering basic classes to assist in becoming a licensed day care provider. For more information, call 249-0101.

** "Basic Series (619) Relationships with Families in Your FCC" will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Class will cover an overview of how to establish positive working relationships with families.

** "Basic Series (513) Addressing Hawaii's Health Standards" will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Class will cover an overview of Hawaii state regulations pertaining to health standards for family child care homes.

* Gardening class. "Growing Citrus Successfully" with with Anne Gachuhi of the Home Gardening Support Network, LLC will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Lumeria Maui, Makawao. The class will cover choosing the right variety of citrus, site selection and planting, fertilizing, understanding and managing citrus nutrient deficiencies, proper pruning, how to minimize pest problems and controlling diseases. Cost is $15. To register, contact Anne Gachuhi at 446-2361 or hgsn2011@gmail.com.

* Astrology classes. "Astrology 101" with Ginger Book will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through May 20 at Awakening in Paradise in Kihei. Learn to interpret your own chart or understand what an astrologer is saying. Cost is $25 per class. For more information, call 891-1114.

* Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center is offering the following at 2841 Baldwin Ave. For details or to register, call 572-6560 or visit huinoeau.com.

** "Cutting Edge: A Contemporary Glass & Metal Art Exhibition" walk-through with Juror Christine Turnbull will be at 11 a.m. Saturday. Learn more about the works on display as she gives her perspective on some of the pieces featured.

* Business workshop from the County of Maui Mayor's Office of Economic Development. "The ABC's of a Business Plan" with Craig Swift will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Learn the reasons for writing a business plan. Participants will receive an outline of the business plan taught by MEO's Core Four Business Plan Course. The workshop is free. Seating is limited and subject to change or cancellation. To reserve a seat, call 873-8247.

* EdVenture class. "Advanced Photovoltaic" with Lyman Morikawa will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May 17 at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Class builds upon core concepts from Entry Level Photovoltaic and emphasizes grid-direct systems. Focuses significantly on the National Electrical Code. Pre-req: "Entry Level Photovoltaic Design and Installation" course. Cost is $895. For information or to register, call 984-3231.